2013 Jeep Wrangler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (147) · Power Train (88) · Engine (71)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
364 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (7)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage 2019-09-26 · campaign 19V680000 · 11,463 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Risk: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-01-15 · campaign 19V018000 · 1,413,222 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-09 · campaign 18V021000 · 328,177 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 55
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-05-11 · campaign 16V288000 · 7,196 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2014-10-08 · campaign 14V631000 · 313,772 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P61.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 2013-06-04 · campaign 13V234000 · 180,131 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.
Risk: A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.
Equipment 2013-02-25 · campaign 13E010000 · 15,836 vehicles
Defect: Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperature
Risk: If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Service bulletins (236)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-09-18 · 107418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
plate - planetary
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What owners report
2026-10-28 · Service Brakes“abs module went bad and dealership won’t fix the issue because stelantis no longer produces the part. renders vehicle undriveable…”
2026-10-23 · Service Brakes“2013 jeep wrangler. antilock brake warning lights along with anti skid lights are on. trying to get a new abs module but no luck. i understand there is a national back order. i also understand it is effecting multiple year models. which is a safety concern. also what is being done about this issue?…”
2026-10-22 · Service Brakes“the abs module has internal failure. jeep doesnt make the part anymore, a used parts salvage yard i was quoted $1100 as a special order part they might not even be able to get, a few module repair companies wont repair the jeep abs module because they cant get the parts, and a couple that quoted me to repair it the cost was $2k to $3k to make the r…”
2026-09-29 · Service Brakes“abs module failed rendering my vehicle inoperable. lost signal to all speed sensors and swaybar. vehicle is stuck in limp mode. this is my only transportation. manufacturer should have recalled this years ago, they know it’s a major problem.…”
2026-09-26 · Service Brakes“told i have a c22000 code and need abs module replacement. the part is on indefinite hold secondary to part shortage. …”
2026-09-26 · Service Brakes“my abs module is not working and i’ve been waiting for several months for a new one but two dealers have told me they are not available anymore and my jeep slips and slides out of control when the ground is wet after rain …”
2026-09-26 · Service Brakes“abs module failure- jeep goes into limp mode and replacement parts are no longer manufactured or available to fix. vehicle is undrivable. this is a known defect affects large number of jeeps. dash lights on are abs, downhill assist, check engine light, and more. attempted to visit local dealer for replacement parts and they have been on back o…”
2026-09-06 · Power Train“in september of 2023 our 13’ jeep wrangler rubicon had an abs module failure. we went to our local jeep (gettel jeep of punta gorda, fl) where they placed us on a list @number 1600. they told us to was safe to drive however use caution in the snow. as of august the jeep became unable to drive. we have sent the module off for repair unsuccessful and…”
2026-08-08 · Air Bags“faulty clockspring diagnosed by independent dealer. the occupant restraint system came on my dash about a 2 weeks ago without any warning. the clockspring controls the airbags and puts me and my family at risk for injury.the code reads: driver airbag squib 2 circuit open…”
2026-07-20 · Air Bags“2013 jeep wrangler, which is currently subject to a manufacturer-issued “do not drive” safety recall involving the driver’s airbag. upon learning of the recall, i immediately acted responsibly by delivering my vehicle to romano chrysler jeep in fayetteville, new york, so the required safety repair could be completed. my jeep has now been at the de…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.